NASA Now: Orbital Mechanics - Earth Observing Satellites

Posted on Nov 01, 2011 11:03:12 AM | John Entwistle | 0 Comments |

Dr. James Gleason, project scientist for NPP, explains what it takes for a satellite to stay in orbit, why there are different types of orbits, and why satellites orbit Earth at different altitudes depending on their purpose.

This program is available on the Virtual Campus beginning Nov. 2.

Link to the NES Virtual Campus home page.

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Tags : General, NASA Now, NES Lesson-Satellite Meteorology

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